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Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society

Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society

Written by: The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society
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We dive deep into Oingo Boingo to reveal its glistening heart. We explore recurring themes and connections in Oingo Boingo’s song catalogue, look at the history and future of the band and their wild fan base, feature lyric and song analyses, and much more!

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  • Episode 38: Whole Day Off
    Dec 16 2025

    Take the whole day off with us as we unpack the strange influences of this surreal fairy-tale tune. Plus you'll get to meet our shiny new panelist, Matt M.!

    Song Clips:

    • "Whole Day Off" - Oingo Boingo, Nothing to Fear (1982)
    • "Whole Day Off" - Oingo Boingo, Farewell (1996)

    Fan Supplied Content:

    • "Whole Day Off" - Oingo Boingo, Live in Phoenix (1983)


    Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

    Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 37: Nothing Bad Ever Happens
    Oct 10 2024

    Relax with the Secret Appreciation Society on a tropical island, because nothing bad ever happens to us - and don’t worry about the mushroom cloud in the distance. We break down this synth-driven tune from the 1983 album Good For Your Soul.

    Song Clips:

    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)

    Fan-Supplied Content:

    • "Goodbye-Goodbye" - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens (To Me)" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Reseda Country Club, Los Angeles, CA, 5-21-1983
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 7-28-1984
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, Los Angeles, CA, 4-28-1985
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-31-1986
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 12-28-1986
    • "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT, 2-6-1988

    The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society would like to say Thank You to our wonderful Tender Lumplings patrons:

    Amy Buric

    GooGooHEAD

    Jean Ping

    Joe Levy

    Lauren Snook

    Shawn Chartier

    Steven P Suppe

    And an extra special Thank You to our Dead Man’s Party patrons:

    C. Corder

    Clay Farrow

    Jason Ruvinsky

    Jonathan Reimer

    Jordan Leigh

    Katie Muir

    Melinda Littlefield

    Randy Nelson

    Terri Braje


    The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced by Robynne Winchester. This episode was edited by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

    Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

    Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.

    WEBSITE
    Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society

    SUPPORT
    Buy Us A Coffee!
    Patreon

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 36: Elevator Man
    Aug 20 2024

    Who's going down with the Elevator Man? For that matter, who is the Elevator Man? Join the OBSAS crew as we navigate the ups and downs in this bouncy tune from the 1987 album Boi-Ngo.

    Song Clips:

    • “The Passion of Wisdom” - Danny Elfman, Wisdom (1986)
    • “Elevator Man” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)
    • “Elevator Man” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)
    • “Face Like A Frog” - Danny Elfman, Music For A Darkened Theatre Vol. 1 (1990)

    Fan-Supplied Content:

    • “Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
    • “Don’t Go In The Basement” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos
    • Elevator Man - Oingo Boingo, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 12-28-1986
    • Elevator Man” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-27-1990


    The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

    Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

    Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.

    WEBSITE
    Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society

    SUPPORT
    Buy Us A Coffee!
    Patreon

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins
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